The Penguin State of the World Atlas

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The completely up-to-date edition of this invaluable classic reference allows the reader a global overview of the elements that define the opening of the twenty-first century.* The World at War* The Rise of Globalization* Control of the Seas* Control of Space* Superpowers* Population Growth* Urbanization* Traffic* Energy Use* Global Warming* Biodiversity* Stock Markets* Human Rights* Children's Rights* The Internet and Digital Media* Investment* Health and DiseaseUsing a mainly visual analysis of data in full-color maps and graphics, Dan Smith gives shape and meaning to the statistics.